Paul Ebbens wrote:

Not entirely sure what the rule is on UK debit/credit cards being used in
Europe and being charged £1-3 or so for a simple ATM or purchase...

£1 - £3 ?

My bank (RBS) charge me £10 to withdraw €300 from ATM's on the
Continent, so I've stopped doing it. I take Sterling with me and change
it at a bank in whichever €-land country I visit first. This always
works out cheaper than buying the currency here. I also keep a small
stock of Euro at home, so I'm never out of pocket when I arrive.


Regards

Mike